Ball Python Issue

CarissaREVV · 04-09-13, 01:15 PM

How do you upload pictures on to this thing?

bcr229 · 04-09-13, 01:23 PM

Upload the pic to a site like photobucket.com first, and then use the "Insert Image" icon to past the URL of the pic into your reply.

Chris72 · 04-09-13, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CarissaREVV

How do you upload pictures on to this thing?

Under the "submit Reply" button you have Additional Options. Scroll down a little and hit "Manage Attachments"

I am new to Pythons but have had lots of reptiles in the past. It sounds like the snake was underfed and or fed the wrong food item even before you had her!

Expert to comment please:
From my reading you want to feed rats to a ball python rather than a mouse as the nutritional values are not the same and a rat is better for that snake. (eg: rats have higher fat, etc.)

My male ball python was born October 2012 and is currently eating a medium rat pup weekly on Tuesdays. By Sunday night he is, what some would call, hunting around looking for something to eat. (ie-can’t sit still when I have him out)

You really need to take serious action on getting this animal healthy, or the problem is going to sort itself out in a bad way. If I were you I would take it to a vet ASAP. If you can't you might need to look at force feeding with small rats and / or a nutrient rich formula. (Need a python expert to chime in on that)

Fingers crossed for Jennifer!!

bcr229 · 04-09-13, 02:15 PM

Look on facebook for MD and northern VA reptile groups. You should be able to find someone there who can supply you with live mice regularly if you can't breed enough of your own.

Was Jennifer from a big box store like a Petco or PetSmart, or did she come from a smaller pet store? Unfortunately the big box stores can be hit-or-miss for reptiles, especially if the manager doesn't have a clue about them.